Faculty-Adjunct-Teacher Education-Special Education Job at JWU, Providence, RI

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  • JWU
  • Providence, RI

Job Description

 

Summary

Prepares and delivers relevant course content using a variety of teaching methods and assessments that support student learning. Delivers relevant course content on campus or online, as assigned. Maintains that students achieve and demonstrate mastery of stated learning objectives.

 

Diversity & Inclusion 

Embracing diversity for a richly inclusive community is a Guiding Principle at JWU. Our students, faculty and staff have varied backgrounds, experiences and perspectives that unite us as one community and contribute to our success. We are committed to enhancing the diversity of our workforce teams and we encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply. 

Johnson & Wales University is an equal opportunity employer. The university does not illegally discriminate on the basis of any protected class.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, familial status, gender or gender identity, genetic information, military service, national origin, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, sex, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

 

Essential Job Functions

  • Teaches assigned course(s) on campus by delivering appropriate course content to students, preparing course materials and lesson plans, grading student work, providing students with robust feedback in a timely manner, and addressing students’ questions and concerns
  • Teaches assigned course (s) online by delivering course content, learning activities and assessments using the university’s learning management system, according to JWU course outlines and online course delivery standards
  • Prepares and maintains course site in the learning management system for dissemination of course materials, assessments, and weekly updating of the grade center in accordance with university requirements
  • Maintains accurate records of student attendance, academic achievement and performance in accordance with university policies and procedures
  • Distributes to each student, in each course, via the learning management system, a university-approved syllabus that includes course objectives, required course materials, attendance policy and evaluation criteria
  • Communicates early with the student, department chair, and academic counselor for any student in danger of failure or in need of individual counseling, using appropriate university systems
  • Refers students to appropriate university sources for information, guidance, financial assistance, career services, library services, academic support, accessibility services, counseling, and other support services
  • Populates the university’s faculty information system with data to establish teaching credentials and maintains data, as needed
  • Attends faculty orientation and meetings, as requested by the college
  • Performs other duties as assigned

 

Required Qualifications

  • Master's degree in special education from a regionally accredited institution or other appropriate accreditation as determined by Johnson & Wales University
  • Comprehensive knowledge of special education law, policy, and professional practice
  • Experience and expertise in the full special education referral and evaluation process per RI and federal regulations, including conducting assessments, interpreting results, using formal and informal tools (e.g., CBMs, work samples), collaborating on IEP development, and advocating for students while maintaining confidentiality
  • Current state certification as a special educator (grades K-8, 5-8, and/or 6-12)
  • Teaching experience at the college level and/or significant experience as a provider of professional development
  • Willingness to interact year-round as a valuable part of the practitioner faculty of a state-approved educator preparation program

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Terminal degree in education
  • Current state certification as a special education administrator (PK-12)
  • Teaching experience at the graduate level
  • Experience in urban education

 

Please Note:

Qualified candidates must live or relocate within a daily commuting distance of the Providence Campus location upon hire.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until job posting is closed.

 

Job Tags

Relocation,

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